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Conservative mayoral candidate says she offers ‘Real Change’ in Newham race

Of the eight candidates standing to be elected as mayor of Newham, one is in the Labour Party and three used to be. Aside from...
Housing

Councillor ‘Heartbroken’ over lack of affordable homes in major Silvertown development

A Newham councillor has said she is “dismayed and heartbroken” at the low level of affordable housing planned at a major new development in...
East London

Developer submits controversial build on flood-prone land in East Ham

The former East Ham Gasworks could become the site of an 800-home housing development, according to details submitted to Newham Council. Property developer St William...
Newham

‘People are underestimating the likelihood of a Green victory in this election’: Green candidate claims

Much commentary on Newham’s coming local elections focuses on the battle between the dominant Labour Party and the insurgent Newham Independents – but could...
Newham

Tall hotel building approved in Stratford despite overshadowing fears

Plans to build a 21-storey hotel in Stratford town centre have got the go-ahead from councillors despite neighbours’ concerns about overshadowing. Hotel company Staycity wants...
Crime

Newham Council housing officer suspected of ‘serious fraud’ involving 35 social homes

A Newham Council staff member “manipulated” its housing systems to give 35 homes to people not eligible for them, the town hall has revealed. The...
Newham

Councils commit £10m to long-awaited bridge linking Canning Town and Poplar

A long-hoped-for footbridge across the River Lea could be built in 2027, after nearly £10million was put up by two councils to fund it. The...
Newham

Forest Gate baker fights Newham Council order to shut home business

A baker is fighting Newham Council’s order to stop running her business from her home. Fatima Yusuf says she has been running her cake business,...
Newham

Councillor slams “unbelievably low” number of affordable homes in massive Beckton Riverside development

Plans to build almost 3,000 homes in Beckton have been approved despite being slammed for having an “unbelievably low” number of affordable homes. The first...
Business & Finance

Former Stratford East Picture house to be transformed into children’s indoor activity park

An empty cinema building in Stratford is set to be turned into a children’s activity park. Newham Council will lease the former Stratford East Picture...
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